An 18 wheeler flipped over on the Katy Freeway causing Houston commuters much frustration Friday morning.
The truck accident happened on the ramp to the Katy Freeway from the West Loop northbound. The accident shut down the roadway for several hours during peak traffic times.
Alternative routes were selected by many to avoid the snarled traffic. Unfortunately, in Houston such truck accidents occur almost every day. In this case it appears that the only one hurt was the truck driver and reports indicated that his injuries were minor.
Reports indicate that the DPS was inspecting the roadway to make sure that the road and the guard rails did not sustain damage.
Apparently, the 18 wheeler driver was ticketed for failure to maintain a center lane.
When truck drivers flip or rollover the clearing of the roadway takes much longer than in a car accident. Mainly it takes longer to clear the accident site due to the size and weight of the tractor-trailers. Sometimes, a load can get distributed over the roadway that requires extra caution and labor to ensure the roadway is safe for motoring traffic.
Source:
Click2houston
